Suggestions For BRP Concerning Future Models

[Luvs2Ride]

Many of these suggestions are great and would be good improvements... would also like to see:

*Gas tank filler available without having to lift the seat - making it possible to strap a travel bag on back seat w/o having to remove with every fill-up.
*Reconfigure rear trunk to make it more useful. Current 'shelf' in my 2012 RTS-SE5 doesn't work well at all.

 

[0992]

I have customers looking for

There needs to be a sport model (any one except the RT) that has RT handlebars and pegs moved forward (with floorboards) so we can ride a sport model without back fatigue and take longer more comfortable rides without all the extra bags on the back like the RT. It would be less expensive then the RT and be more affordable to more customers. This would be a popular seller to the middle age group.
Turn signal proper turn on/off button would be helpful when passing on interstates. Now I have to fumble and take extra looking time to make sure the signals turn off when I pass a vehicle.

 

[Tango]

Keyless ignition
Car tires, and please drop kenda!
Adjustable handle bars as an option.
Optional seats, Corbin, Ultimate right from the factory.
Upgrade the stereo system.
Bluetooth from the factory. Built in like all the new cars have.
Quality shocks. Not the ones from Mexico!
Adjustable wind wings, from the factory.
Two tone paints.
And move the damn rear air valve! :banghead::banghead::banghead:


Tom :trike:

 

[garb55]

All of these things are great suggestions
but while we are dreaming
How about an amphibious :spyder2:
so we can go from land to water on same bike:clap::yes::roflblack:

 

[retread]

How about deeper saddlebags on the RT, so an XL modular helmet with a bluetooth device will FIT? Optional covers would work, and they could be compatible with earlier models.
And redesign the trunk so it's wider and longer front to back (like a Tour-Pac).

john

 

[NetJunkie]

RS-S owner here.

Faster.
Lighter.
Meaner.

 

[dndfindley]

There needs to be a sport model (any one except the RT) that has RT handlebars and pegs moved forward (with floorboards) so we can ride a sport model without back fatigue and take longer more comfortable rides without all the extra bags on the back like the RT. It would be less expensive then the RT and be more affordable to more customers. This would be a popular seller to the middle age group.
Turn signal proper turn on/off button would be helpful when passing on interstates. Now I have to fumble and take extra looking time to make sure the signals turn off when I pass a vehicle.

But then it wouldn't be a "sport" model. Can't have it both ways.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: That bike already exists: the ST! :2thumbs:

 

[dndfindley]

RS-S owner here.

Faster.
Lighter.
Meaner.

Right on! Nanny needs to be tuned to allow the rear to swing out in turns allowing it to drift forcing you to counter steer. That combined with your "faster, lighter, meaner" suggestions would be great which brings to mind two things that there is no such thing as: a TV too big or too much horsepower.

 

[Don in E Texas]

Display

Large, rectangle-shaped display that would also contain GPS as well as a back-up camera view.
Back-up camera's are going to be required in auto's - why not us?

Don

 

[Chief-J]

Suggestions for RT-S

I would like to see
1. Rear tire valve moved to other side
2. Remount the coolant tank for better access (big hands hard to remove cap)
3. Longer lasting Rear Tire
4. Floor Boards for the SM6
5. Light in Rear Storage (trunk).
6.Better Pass. Arm Rest

Safe Riding

 

[edmarino]

First item is a decent audio system and intergraded with the CB.
a better quality of CB
a user manual that is worth while
Better training of Dealer personnel.

 

[RDM]

A better way to mount the mirrors so that they can be removed without screwing up the interior spring clip and beating the crap out of the mirror to get it to release.

 

[bruiser]

Agree with moving the rear tire valve. It'll take retooling the wheel line from the supplier.
Horsepower? 115 from the 1330 seems to be enough for me. The 1800 Flat Six from Honda only puts out 118 hp. Torque is what counts.
Someone mentioned adjustable handlebars, they are available as an option.
I agree with a more comfortable stock seat. I just replaced the stock seat on my 2012 with the Comfort seat.
Louder horn is needed.
Fix the turn signal switch. I'm looking into replacing the stock switch with one from Kawasaki if I can make it work.
Agree with the HMT (high mount taillight). Should be stock.
Bring back Viper Red.
And I like the idea of the retro two tone blue/white paint scheme.

Now, here is what really needs to be done.
Better dealer support. Lets leave it at that, no nasty replies.
Lower pricing on accessories/clothing.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

As to colors, why do they limit the color choices on the Limited? If you spend that much you should get any color you want!!

Lower prices on accessories and clothing? That will never happen, IMHO.

 

[Bob Denman]

Colors... :shocked:
I can see what they're doing with the base models...
You can either have it in Black, or White :thumbup:
The mid-line bikes and the Limiteds are where things get "murky"... :gaah:
I guess that I'd like to see the Limiteds get certain colors that you can ONLY get in a "LImited" (Remember the name of the bike? )
Or give them some colors that really POP with lots of metalflake in the mix! :2thumbs:

The Mid-line bikes could still end up with a range of colors; just perhaps not exclusive to them
Give them Black and white, and then add some other hues that don't belong to the top-line models...

 

[sddinnh]

Colors... :shocked:
I can see what they're doing with the base models...
You can either have it in Black, or White :thumbup:
The mid-line bikes and the Limiteds are where things get "murky"... :gaah:
I guess that I'd like to see the Limiteds get certain colors that you can ONLY get in a "LImited" (Remember the name of the bike? )
Or give them some colors that really POP with lots of metalflake in the mix! :2thumbs:

The Mid-line bikes could still end up with a range of colors; just perhaps not exclusive to them
Give them Black and white, and then add some other hues that don't belong to the top-line models...

I think they're going in that direction. I think the Satin Silver that I got was only available in the Limited this year. Not sure about the Black Currant, but I think that was the same, only in the LT

 

[MouthPiece]

Many of you will be able to give these suggestions personally to the "powers to be" in Durango at the Owners Event.

Chris

 

[jcthorne]

A better way to mount the mirrors so that they can be removed without screwing up the interior spring clip and beating the crap out of the mirror to get it to release.

Neither of those are necessary now.

 

[HedonismBot]

Better turn signal switch!! Rather than this push in to cancel debacle, let's get it so all you need to do to cancel it is press it again in the direction you activated it.